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About the Full Moon Party Experience
The Thailand Full Moon Party event is a monthly beach celebration on Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand. The event features multiple music stages, food, drinks, and fire shows, typically running from 7 PM until sunrise the next day.
Accommodation options for Thailand Moon Parties range from luxury resorts ($120+ per night) to budget-friendly hostels ($15-50 per night) depending on the time of the year.
Here’s how you should plan your Full Moon Party experience:
You can choose to stay right on Haad Rin Beach if you want to be close to the action, or opt for quieter spots away from the party with shuttle services – both have their advantages depending on what you’re after.
To get there, you’ve got several routes to Koh Phangan. You can fly into either Koh Samui or Surat Thani airports and take a ferry, or catch a bus or train from Bangkok to Surat Thani before the ferry connection. Choose whatever fits your schedule and budget best!
In 2025, you’ll find a Full Moon party almost every month, though some dates move around Buddhist holidays. Among all the dates, you won’t want to miss the New Year’s party on December 31, 2024, and a special celebration during Loy Kratong on November 5, 2025.
For your party outfit, you should wear bright neon clothing that glows under UV lights. Go for breathable tops and shorts, and definitely wear proper closed-toe shoes – avoid flip-flops! Leave your expensive jewelry at home and skip white clothes since they’ll get covered in UV paint and drinks.
Make sure you bring a waterproof phone pouch and something with secure pockets for your valuables. You can buy UV body paint right there on the island. Your best bet for the full experience is during peak season (December-April, July-August) when the atmosphere is electric, but if you prefer fewer crowds, try the shoulder seasons.
